June 2020

Contents
COVER FEATURES
22 SO, WHAT NOW?
Some very real challenges lie ahead, but could
now be the time for the supply chain to work
more closely and quality to win over tender
price? Mike Wharton thinks so...
32 REFRESHER COURSE
Pitched roofing consultant John Mercer offers a
refresher on relevant standards and practices
roofers should be aware of when it comes to
workmanship, design and installation
46 TIME TAKE STOCK
Jamie Brassington discusses the importance of
regular tool and equipment maintenance
checks and explains how these can help
roofers stay safe on site
30
FEATURES
28 CONFLICTING VIEWS
Stuart Hicks offers advice on how subcontractors can
avoid conflicts on projects
32
30 STAY IN CONTROL
Stuart Nicholson outlines a number of steps contractors
can take to stay in control as we move forward
34 THE SMALL DETAILS
DFR Roofing focus on a recent heritage project and
explain why close collaboration is key on such projects
36 LET THERE BE LIGHT
Grant Sneddon looks at the latest tech for roof windows
and how it can help installers win over homeowners
42 NOT AS EASY AS ABC...
Gillian Thomson looks at the trend for over-specification
of aluminium cladding and the issues for contractors
46 NHQB: QUALITY IS CRUCIAL
Simon Storer says quality has to be key as the New
Homes Quality Board focuses on delivery of new homes
4 TC JUNE 2020